Property Ownership

In NC, a 'riparian right' refers to a landowner's right to:

ADrill for oil and gas beneath their property
BUse water from a stream or river that borders or crosses their property✓ Correct
CBuild structures over a neighbor's land
DRestrict public access to all water on their property

Explanation

Riparian rights in NC give landowners whose property borders or contains a stream or river the right to make reasonable use of the water. NC follows the 'reasonable use' doctrine for riparian water rights.

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